RRDays Week 2

August 23

 

UTSA Soccer vs. St. Mary's University

Time: 7:30 pm 
Location: Park West Athletics Complex

Cheer on the UTSA Soccer team as they battle the St. Mary's Rattlers.

 

Soccer!

 

UTSA Soccer team in a huddle with their Birds Up

August 24

 

 

First Day of Classes: Capture the Moment!

Time: 10:00 am - 1:45 pm

Location: Sombrilla Plaza


Kick off the academic year by stopping at the Annual Giving First Day of Classes Photo Op at the Sombrilla. Capture your first-day of classes, showcase your degree, and mark your class year in a quick, photo moment designed for you to share with your parents and family. This is about documenting the start of your journey and your program.

First Day

a student poses in front of a balloon arch and large letters that say Birds Up

Student celebrating his win in the Smash Bros comp while other students look on

UTS Bold Careers: Gaming Lounge Opening

Time: 10:00 am - 4:00 pm

Location: Main Campus - Esports Lounge H-E-B Student Union 1.226

Grand opening of the new Esports Gaming Lounge. Come in and see what the Lounge has to offer.

Bold Careers Esports

Back in the City Bash

Time: 11:00 am - 1:00 pm

Location: 1 Riverwalk Place 400 - Student Lounge

Back in the City Bash where you can meet Architecture and Interior Design student organizations, talk with faculty and staff, enjoy music and lunch, and pick up your free Klesse College t-shirt.

Back in the City

students browsing tables in the Rierwalk Place Student Lounge

four students tabling at the Roadrunner Cafe

Welcome Back BBQ

Time: 11:00 am - 2:00 pm

Location: Main Campus - Roadrunner Café

Saddle up for the Welcome Back BBQ at Roadrunner Café. Enjoy a Western-themed afternoon featuring a special BBQ menu on the patio, fun games and more. Come hungry and ready to kick off the semester with great food and good company!

Welcome Back BBQ

August 25 

Students sitting in the HSU Ballroom

 

Get Connected: RowdyLink Basics for New Roadrunners 

Time: 10:00 am and 2:00 pm

Location: Main Campus - H-E-B Student Union Bexar Room (1.102) 

This in-person RowdyLink training is designed to help new UT San Antonio students confidently navigate the platform and get connected on campus. Participants will learn how to search for and join student organizations that match their interests, explore upcoming events and involvement opportunities, and locate and use their RowdyLink Event Pass for event check-in.

RowdyLink Basics

New Student Organization Informational

Time: 10:00 am - 12:00 pm

Location: Main Campus - Student Union Retama Auditorium

An introductory session for new and emerging student organizations. Learn foundational tools for success, including organizational development, risk management, and event planning.

New Student Organization

students tabling

people tabling and students browsing

Rowdy Rodeo Resource Fair

Time: 10:00 am - 12:30 pm

Location: San Pedro 1 - Weston Conference Room

Howdy, Roadrunners, and welcome to the College of AI, Cyber and Computing! During Roadrunner Days, saddle up and ride on over to our Rowdy Rodeo Resource Fair, where you can round up valuable campus resources, enjoy delicious food, and take part in exciting games and activities; rodeo-style!

Rowdy Rodeo

Alvarez Student Success Center Open House

Time: 11:00 am - 1:00 pm

Location: Main Campus - Business Building 2.01.08

Visit the Alvarez Student Success Center Open House to connect with the staff, learn about resources designed to support your academic and professional journey, and find out what's happening in the Alvarez College of Business this semester.

Alvarez Open House

a student holds a large frame that says Alvarez College of Business Open House

three students tabling holdign a sign that says #GetEngaged

#GetEngaged with the Center for Civic and Community Leadership

Time: 11:00 am - 1:00 pm

Location: Main Campus - Central Plaza

Learn about the community-based federal work study program (Rowdy Corps) and how the Center for Civic and community Leadership supports eligible students with checking and updating their voter registration information; helps students find service opportunities with local nonprofit organizations; and more.

#GetEngaged

Wellbeing at the Union

Time: 2:00 - 4:00 pm

Location: Main Campus - Student Union Retama Galleria

Find your support network at Wellbeing at the Union. Learn about the programs, services, and resources available to help you stay healthy, connected, and successful throughout the year.

Wellbeing

a student gets information from a person tabling at the Wellbieng Fair

two students smiling and holding up First Gen stickers

FirstGen THRIVE Mentor Collective Program

Time: 4:00 - 5:30 pm

Location: Main Campus - McKinney Humanities Building 2.02.02

Join us for a FirstGen THRIVE Mentor Collective event designed to help volunteer mentors feel confident, prepared, and excited to support fellow students. This event will prepare mentors to build strong connections, provide encouragement, and help create a welcoming support network.  Food and giveaways will be provided.

FirstGen

SGA Meet Your Reps

Time: 5:30 - 7:30 pm

Location: Main Campus - H-E-B Student Union Ballroom

Take this opportunity to connect with your student leaders and learn how to effectively voice your concerns. Whether you have questions, suggestions, or just want to get involved, this event is the perfect chance to make your voice heard and contribute to making our campus a better place. Don’t miss out on the chance to engage with your representatives and be an active part of our student community!

Meet Your Reps

Students sitting listening to SGA President speak

August 26

Early Bird Breakfast

Time: 9:00 - 11:00 am

Location: Main Campus - Central Plaza

Stop by for free breakfast and coffee, connect with fellow students, and learn how joining the Student Alumni Membership can unlock opportunities to attend events, build your network, and give back through volunteer experiences. Swing by on your way to class, recharge for the day, and discover how staying connected to UT San Antonio can support you now and For the Long Run!

I'm an Early Bird

students in line in front of an orange tent getting breakfast items

 

four students at a table handing out free items

 

Kickoff the Semester with Adobe

Time: 9:00 am - 2:00 pm

Location: Main Campus - Central Plaza

Meet the Adobe Student Ambassadors and members of the Adobe team. Learn more about the Adobe Student Club, connect with fellow students, and opportunities to explore careers at Adobe. Explore the free Adobe tools available to UT San Antonio students through fun activities, learning tips and tricks. Pick up free Adobe swag and snacks. Stop by to be entered for a chance to win a grand prize. Bring a friend too—we look forward to meeting you!

Adobe

Klesse College Welcome Back BBQ Bash

Time: 11:00 am - 1:00 pm

Location: Main Campus - BSE Atrium

Meet Klesse College student organizations, faculty, and staff. Enjoy music, fun, True Texas BBQ and pick up your free Klesse College t-shirt!

Check it out!

three people posing with their new Klesse College shirts

three students sit on a sofa in front of a banner that says Univeristy College Student Success Center

University College Block Party

Time: 12:00 - 3:00 pm

Location: Main Campus - GSR Courtyard

Welcome back, Roadrunners! Kick off the semester at the UC Block Party and explore University Center programs, services, and campus connections.

UC Block Party

Viva Science

Time: 1:00 - 3:00 pm

Location: Main Campus - Flawn Science Building - Outdoor Learning Environment

Viva Science is a welcome event for incoming and returning College of Sciences students. Meet and connect with your Science Mentors, who will be leading the celebration along with COS faculty and staff. Kick off the start of a new semester with the College of Sciences!

Viva Science

a student plays plinko and gets information from someone tabling and

a student gets information from a business recruiter

Part-Time Job Fair and Career Center Resource Expo

Time: 2:00 - 4:00 pm

Location: Main Campus - Student Union Retama Galleria

Connect with employers to learn more about their part-time job opportunities and discover Career Center Resources and services to support your career development. Plus enjoy freebies and giveaways. Kickstart your semester with new connections and valuable resources!

Job Fair

August 27

 

Coffee with an Officer

Time: 9:00 - 11:00 am

Location: Main Campus - Central Plaza

Meet members of the Department of Public Safety and learn about the different safety resources available to you!

Coffee

 

students gets information from an officer

two students sitting together at a desk smiing and lolking up form a computer screen

¡HCAP Hola!

Time: 11:00 am - 1:00 pm

Location: Main Campus - Multidisciplinary Studies 2.02.36

Come by the HCAP Student Success Center for some food and fun! Meet other HCAP students, faculty, and staff to find your community and a place to thrive! Connect. Learn. Belong.

HCAP Hola

COEHD Downtown Discovery Day

Time: 11:00 am - 2:00 pm

Location: Downtown Campus - Durango Building La Villita Room

Explore our new downtown home! Students will participate in an adventure to earn one of our new swag items, visiting key COEHD offices and departments, learning about valuable campus resources, and connecting with faculty and staff along the way.

Discovery

students browsing tables in Bill Miller Plaza

Institute of Texan Cultures welcome desk with "In Texas, Culture is Living" sign

Pop In and Cool Off

Time: 12:00 - 4:00 pm

Location: Institute of Texan Cultures

ITC is a second living room. A place to relax, create a drink, encounter the new exhibit casually, and leave with a clear desire to return and engage more deeply with museum programs and resources.

Pop In

Birds Up Downtown

Time: 4:00 - 6:00 pm

Location: Downtown Campus - Bill Miller Plaza

You’re invited to this exciting welcome-back event designed to connect students with the Downtown Campus. Learn about some of the departments, access various resources, and collect giveaways! Whether you're a new or returning Roadrunner, this is a fantastic opportunity to learn about what the downtown campus has to offer! You can also share a Bird Bite with the Alumni Association and learn about becoming a student member.

Birds Up

group of students browing tables in Bill Milller Plaza a student with a red hair scarf is in the forefront

a male student playing ping pong while other students watch

Kickback at the Union

Time: 4:00 - 6:00 pm

Location: Main Campus - Student Union

A fun opportunity to explore services available in the Student Union, enjoy free food and live music, and connect with campus resources from 4:00–6:00 pm. Stay for the first UCinema Night film screening of the year in the Retama Auditorium from 6:00–8:00 pm.

Kickback

UCinema Night: Project Hail Mary

Time: 6:00 - 8:00 pm

Location: Main Campus - Student Union Retama Auditorium

Screening of Project Hail Mary. Free for UT San Antonio students. Grab some popcorn and enjoy this sci-fi film based on the novel by Andy Weir. The film is centered on science teacher and former biologist Ryland Grace, who wakes up with amnesia aboard a spacecraft.

UCinema

group of students at UCinema in the Retama Auditorium

Park West Athletics complex stands and scoreboard

UTSA Soccer vs. Texas Southern

Time: 7:30 pm

Location: Park West Athletics Complex

A great time to see the Roadrunners on the soccer field against Texas Southern.

Cheer on the UTSA Roadrunners

August 28

Roadrunner Pantry Mobile Distribution

Time: 10:00 - 11:00 am
Location: Main Campus - Guadalupe Hall Parking Lot

Drive thru or walk up with a cart and a friend to come get up to 100 pounds of free food courtesy of the Roadrunner Pantry and San Antonio Food Bank! Meet new friends and learn about additional resources and opportunities.

Pantry Mobile

boxes of food being loaded into a car by volunteers

two students standing a table with a trifold with information about their student organization

New Student Organization Informational

Time: 1:00 - 3:00 pm

Location: Main Campus - Student Union Retama Auditorium

An introductory session for new and emerging student organizations. Learn foundational tools for success, including organizational development, risk management, and event planning.

New Student Organization Info

 

Howdy Rowdy Bash

Time: 5:00 to 11:00 pm
Location: Six Flags Fiesta Texas

Howdy Rowdy Bash will be held at Six Flags Fiesta Texas and is exclusive to the UTSA community. Enjoy access to rides, games, music, and fun. Your ticket purchase includes access to Howdy Rowdy Bash plus an additional Six Flags Fiesta Texas entry ticket for use anytime in September. Tickets are $35 plus tax.

 

Learn more about HRB!

 

four students standing in front of a roller coaster

 

 

August 29

 

the city of San Antonio skyline

 

Explore San Antonio

Time: Any Time 

Spend the day exploring San Antonio with your roommate(s) and new friends.

Around Town